Ho'omaka Hou - A New Beginning Fund Grant

The Ho'omaka Hou - A New Beginning Fund, established by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, offers scholarships to individuals in Hawaii who have faced significant life challenges, such as substance abuse or domestic violence. This fund supports those who recognize the importance of education in transforming their lives. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need and maintain good academic standing, with preferences given to prior recipients who continue to meet eligibility criteria.

Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline.
The Ho'omaka Hou - A New Beginning Fund is a scholarship for those who have faced difficulties or major crises in the past and are finding a way to overcome them. In some cases, poor decisions may have led down a destructive or unfulfilling path, causing social problems such as substance abuse or domestic violence. Some may not have always had the dream or desire to pursue schooling for a specific career but are now at a point in their lives where education is a priority. With help and guidance, they are ready to make changes in their lives and realize hope through education.The Ho'omaka Hou Scholarship was established with these students in mind.

Eligibility

Demonstrate financial need
Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0Donor Criteria:Attend a college or university in Hawai'i
In a separate essay, briefly describe how your life was personally impacted by a social problem you experienced such as: incarceration, substance abuse, homelessness, domestic abuse or violence. If applicable, also, tell us how a social services agency or organization (for example: child protective services, counselors, foster care, rehabilitation services, doctors, etc.), helped to guide and support your positive change which has now led you to seek higher education.